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German Official Merz Downplays Rift with Trump Amid US Troop Drawdown

German politician Friedrich Merz sought to downplay a reported spat with US President Donald Trump, asserting that the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was unrelated to their dispute. Berlin is also reportedly preparing an EU response to potential US car tariffs, highlighting ongoing tensions.

3 May, 05:10 — 3 May, 20:45
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ReutersVery High4h ago

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced - Reuters

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced  Reuters

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BBCHigh13h ago

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le-mondeHigh5h ago

Trump faces a painful political reality, from Iran stalemate to legal setbacks

Six months ahead of the US midterm elections, the political momentum has turned sharply against President Donald Trump.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spat

German chancellor downplays US military drawbacks and president’s barbs in TV interview The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he will not give up on working with the US president, Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. “I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship,” Merz told the public broadcaster ARD in an interview due to air on Sunday night. “Nor am I giving up on working with Donald Trump.” Continue reading...

By Agence France-Presse in Berlin

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown

German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump's strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Latest Trump assassination attempt exposes ‘educated assassins’ moral crisis, university president says

Accused Trump assassination attempt suspect Cole Allen was highly educated with teaching ties, prompting concerns about moral formation in education.

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cnbcMostly Factual7h ago

Pirro reveals new Trump attack evidence; Cole Allen challenges 'suicide precautions'

Until U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's comments, prosecutors had not disclosed whose bullet hit the agent.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

German Chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that US President Donald Trump does not share his opinions to work with the United States within Nato but stressed there ‌was no link between their rift and a planned troop drawdown. Merz dismissed suggestions that his criticism of US war planning in Iran had sparked Washington’s Friday announcement that the US would reduce its military presence in Germany, its largest European base, by 5,000 soldiers, and repeated his commitment to the...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Trump’s approval ratings plummet amid Iran war and sky-high gas prices, poll finds

A new poll found that 66 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran war

By Alex Lang

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forbes7h ago

Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits New High In Latest Poll - Forbes

Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits New High In Latest Poll  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual3h ago

Germany ‘not giving up’ on relationship with Trump, U.S.: Merz

German Chancellor said the U.S. decision to pull 5,000 troops from bases in Germany was not surprising and should not be seen as retaliation for him disagreeing with the war in Iran

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

Trump's disapproval rating hits record high in new poll

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

Tucker Carlson says Trump uses a 'spell' to make people around him more compliant

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Why Trump's disapproval ratings have hit an all-time high - Key factors in latest polls

New polling numbers are presenting a difficult picture for President Donald Trump just months before the 2026 midterm elections

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced - The Straits Times

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual9h ago

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is a first step in a 350 billion shekel ($119 billion) plan to bolster Israel’s military and “strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security,” it said. Prime Minister Benj...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual9h ago

The ‘Fake News’ Is That We’ve Won in Iran

Pete Hegseth believes the real problem with Donald Trump's strategy in Iran is that people are criticizing it

By Ryan Bort

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cyprus-mail12h ago

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

By Steven Scheer Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is a first […]

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japan-timesMostly Factual13h ago

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Under the deal, Israel would buy a fourth ​F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second squadron of F-15IA fighter jets from ​Boeing.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

The US President returned the number of American troops stationed in Germany to pre-Ukraine War levels.

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seeking-alphaMixed8h ago

Israel approves major fighter jet expansion with new F-35 and F-15 squadrons

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual11h ago

Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US - The Jakarta Post

Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US  The Jakarta Post

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arab-newsMixed13h ago

No signals US troops from Germany could be relocated, says Poland’s Tusk - Arab News

No signals US troops from Germany could be relocated, says Poland’s Tusk  Arab News

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express-tribuneMostly Factual17h ago

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

Merz downplays Germany-US tensions after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has downplayed tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump following Washington’s decision to reduce its military presence in Germany, insisting ther...

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geo-newsMostly Factual9h ago

Iranian envoy reaffirms Pakistan's 'central role' in ongoing talks with US - Geo News

Iranian envoy reaffirms Pakistan's 'central role' in ongoing talks with US  Geo News

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nmeMostly Factual10h ago

Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem” ‘Y.M.C.A’ to Number One in charts for months

The track only spent six weeks at the top spot following its repeated use at his rallies The post Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem” ‘Y.M.C.A’ to Number One in charts for months appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

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ukrinformMixed10h ago

Ceasefire just to hold parade in Moscow on May 9 ridiculous, says Tusk

The one-day ceasefire proposed by Russia on May 9 is “absurd,” and Poland does not support it.

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

U.S. makes U-turn, lifts visa ban for Nigerian, other foreign doctors

Foreign physicians will now be able to obtain and renew visas to practice in the United States after the Trump administration quietly reversed a policy that had effectively blocked many of them from continuing their work under a travel ban-related processing freeze. The post U.S. makes U-turn, lifts visa ban for Nigerian, other foreign doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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press-tvLow8h ago

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US despite Pentagon’s arms shortages - PressTV

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US despite Pentagon’s arms shortages  PressTV

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express-tribune3 May, 05:10First to report

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

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arab-news3 May, 09:19

No signals US troops from Germany could be relocated, says Poland’s Tusk - Arab News

japan-times3 May, 09:36

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

BBC3 May, 09:52

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

cyprus-mail3 May, 09:59

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

orf3 May, 10:23

Israel kauft zwei neue Kampfjet-Staffeln

daily-mirror-lk3 May, 11:20

Iran war: Trump reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Jakarta Post3 May, 11:36

Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US - The Jakarta Post

aktuality-sk3 May, 11:36

Izrael ide do zbrojenia s USA. Nákup nových stíhačiek má zabezpečiť dlhodobú vojenskú prevahu v regióne

ukrinform3 May, 12:00

Ceasefire just to hold parade in Moscow on May 9 ridiculous, says Tusk

nme3 May, 12:25

Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem” ‘Y.M.C.A’ to Number One in charts for months

dh-les-sports3 May, 12:53

Après “Taco Trump”, voilà “Nacho” : le nouveau surnom du président américain qui risque de ne pas lui plaire

rolling-stone3 May, 13:00

The ‘Fake News’ Is That We’ve Won in Iran

geo-news3 May, 13:09

Iranian envoy reaffirms Pakistan's 'central role' in ongoing talks with US - Geo News

berlingske3 May, 13:12

Seneste nyt om amerikansk politik – følg med her

der-standard3 May, 13:16

Patriotenpass mit Plutzer

delfi-lt3 May, 13:16

Tuskas: Rusija siūlo absurdą

Dawn3 May, 13:31

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

seeking-alpha3 May, 14:07

Israel approves major fighter jet expansion with new F-35 and F-15 squadrons

press-tv3 May, 14:31

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US despite Pentagon’s arms shortages - PressTV

cnbc3 May, 15:10

Pirro reveals new Trump attack evidence; Cole Allen challenges 'suicide precautions'

forbes3 May, 15:27

Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits New High In Latest Poll - Forbes

nzz3 May, 15:28

Wenn Trump wirklich 25 Prozent Zoll auf Autos verlangt, hat die EU bereits Gegenmassnahmen bereit

aftonbladet3 May, 15:31

Största missnöjet med Trump hittills

Times of India3 May, 15:45

Tucker Carlson says Trump uses a 'spell' to make people around him more compliant

telex3 May, 16:40

Sosem voltak még ennyire elégedetlenek az amerikaiak Donald Trumppal

le-monde3 May, 17:00

Trump faces a painful political reality, from Iran stalemate to legal setbacks

Yahoo3 May, 17:00

Trump's disapproval rating hits record high in new poll

vanguard-ng3 May, 17:31

U.S. makes U-turn, lifts visa ban for Nigerian, other foreign doctors

faz3 May, 17:38

Zolldrohung: Trump nimmt die deutsche Wirtschaft ins Visier

die-presse3 May, 17:47

Iran verlangt die Kapitulation Donald Trumps [premium]

dagbladet3 May, 18:12

Merz: - Ingen sammenheng

Reuters3 May, 18:13

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced - Reuters

straits-times3 May, 18:14

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced - The Straits Times

tagesschau3 May, 18:21

Merz zu den USA: "Ich gebe die Zusammenarbeit mit Trump nicht auf"

vg3 May, 18:33

Israel går inn for å kjøpe flere nye jagerfly fra USA

Fox News3 May, 18:37

Latest Trump assassination attempt exposes ‘educated assassins’ moral crisis, university president says

le-figaro3 May, 18:53

Friedrich Merz assure qu'il «ne renonce pas» à travailler avec Donald Trump

yle-uutiset3 May, 18:54

Merz sanoo olevansa edelleen valmis yhteistyöhön Trumpin kanssa

hvg3 May, 18:58

Kétharmados tábort teremtett Donald Trump, csak nem úgy, ahogy szerette volna

channel-news-asia3 May, 19:03

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

hotnews3 May, 19:06

Merz spune că disputa sa cu Trump nu are legătură cu reducerea trupelor americane din Germania

iefimerida3 May, 19:07

Μερτς: «Καμία σχέση» ανάμεσα στην απόσυρση των αμερικανικών στρατευμάτων και τις αλληλοκατηγορίες με τον Τραμπ

newsbeast3 May, 19:10

Ντόναλντ Τραμπ: «Μελέτησα τη νέα πρόταση του Ιράν, δεν είναι αποδεκτή για μένα»

klix-ba3 May, 19:11

Iranu stigla odbijenica od Trumpa: Proučio sam sve u njihovom sporazumu, neprihvatljiv mi je

index-hr3 May, 19:17

Merz: Povlačenje američkih trupa nije povezano sa svađom s Trumpom

Daily Sabah3 May, 19:23

Merz downplays Germany-US tensions after troop drawdown announced

naftemporiki3 May, 19:25

Μερτς: «Καμία σύνδεση» μεταξύ της κριτικής προς τον Τραμπ και της απόφασης για απόσυρση αμερικανικών στρατευμάτων από τη Γερμανία

digi243 May, 19:27

Prima reacție a cancelarului german după ce Trump a anunțat că va retrage 5000 de trupe din Germania

publico3 May, 19:28

Irão tenta “vender” plano de paz que não convence Trump em ronda de reuniões diplomáticas

balkan-web3 May, 19:31

Izraeli miraton marrëveshjen për blerjen e aeroplanëve luftarakë nga SHBA-ja

national-post3 May, 19:33

Germany ‘not giving up’ on relationship with Trump, U.S.: Merz

nos3 May, 19:39

Merz: woordenwisseling met Trump niet reden voor Amerikaanse terugtrekking

Al Jazeera3 May, 19:42

Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown

rzeczpospolita3 May, 19:43

Friedrich Merz: redukcja wojsk USA bez związku z moim sporem z Donaldem Trumpem

danas3 May, 20:03

Berlin sa EU priprema odgovor na Trampovo povećanju carine na automobile

n1-serbia3 May, 20:10

"Situacija je eskalirala, ali to nije ništa novo": Merc o odluci SAD-a da povuče 5.000 vojnika iz Nemačke

The Guardian3 May, 20:27

Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spat

observador3 May, 20:32

Taxa de desaprovação de Trump atinge recorde de 62%

hindustan-times3 May, 20:36

Why Trump's disapproval ratings have hit an all-time high - Key factors in latest polls

The Independent3 May, 20:43

Trump’s approval ratings plummet amid Iran war and sky-high gas prices, poll finds

SCMP3 May, 20:45Latest update

German Chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced